Original PromptNorth Canaan Community Puzzle Piece Project
Grade 7–8 Interdisciplinary Research & Presentation Project
Project Idea
Each student contributes one “puzzle piece” to a larger community issue affecting North Canaan and the surrounding Housatonic region. Students work in groups to research causes, impacts, possible solutions, and community perspectives. At the end, groups create presentations, displays, action plans, or awareness campaigns to teach others.
The goal is for students to see how science...
The North Canaan Community Puzzle Piece Project is designed to engage students in collaborative investigation of how technology influences school experiences and learning. Under the theme 'Every Piece Matters', the project focuses on exploring various aspects of technology's impact, including AI tools, phone policies, digital equity, and screen time. Students work within teams to research specific sub-topics, create actionable puzzle pieces that reflect their insights, and develop skills in collaboration, research, and design. The project incorporates multiple roles such as historian, scientist, interviewer, designer, and solution specialist, allowing participants to approach the subject from diverse perspectives.